The Lodging Conference

The Lodging Conference is the hotel industry's premier annual event, convening hotel owners, operators, developers, brands, lenders, management companies and vendors for three days of dealmaking and networking. The 2026 edition runs October 5-8, 2026 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona (5350 East Marriott Drive). The program combines general sessions and breakout discussions on real estate, finance and franchising with an exhibitor floor and networking events including a pickleball tournament, golf and yoga; a recent edition drew over 2,900 attendees. Organized by The Lodging Conference.